save your couch from birdpoops, too. ;)

no - because when they shake off the shock from the concussion, they're going to panic, and hurt themselves badly flying around to get away from you. a paper bag (with the top folded closed) is stiff enough to punch holes so air can get in, but soft enough to not let them hurt themselves further. paper bags are excellent, disposable, dark and cozy transport containers.

also, birds poop. So it's great to be able to toss the paper bag away afterwards.

When I've picked up concussed or injured birds to take them to Wild Bird Fund, I've begged a paper bag off the hotdog stand operators, if I didn't have one folded up in my laptop bag. Toss them a quarter or whatever for it, because I'm grateful, and I'm sure they're grateful the crazy woman is now walking away with this pigeon I'm holding in my hand, lol.